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Propane explosion
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By Mac Cordell 
August 22, 2018
Route 736, between Marysville and Plain City was closed for a house fire Tuesday afternoon. At 4:26 p.m., crews were called to 8500 Route 736. At the scene, firefighters found light smoke coming from ...
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By Sherryl Sheets of the Richwood Gazette 
August 22, 2018
Logan Dunn, a former third grade teacher at North Union Elementary took a new position this year at the middle school, serving as the Dean of Students. He is there to teach staff and students about PA...
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By Jacob Runnels 
August 22, 2018
A benefit event is planned for this weekend in memory of a mother’s fallen child. Debbie Meadows’ 14-year-old son, Elijah Meadows, committed suicide last year. Since then, she has started a benefit dr...
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By Will Channell 
August 22, 2018
Books can take you to different worlds, but it’s still nice to get a change of scenery while you’re reading. Residents who want that change will soon have a place to read outdoors at the Marysville Pu...
From hospital, “iPad Dad” a part of wedding
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By Sherryl Sheets of the Richwood Gazette 
August 22, 2018
Pictured above, Janae Price wipes away tears as she talks to her father, Steve, during her wedding reception on Aug. 11. A week before the event, Steve was admitted to OSU Hospital with a case of panc...
Fairbanks board receives refresher course on levy campaigns
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By Jacob Runnels 
August 21, 2018
Pictured above, Fairbanks Board of Education President Mark Lippencott, left, greets new interim superintendent David Baits at a board meeting Monday night. In his introduction, Baits focused on schoo...
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By Will Channell 
August 21, 2018
Marysville residents who work outside the city could soon see a little extra change in their pockets. At a recent City Council work session, members discussed the possibility of implementing an income...
Jerome developer seeks direction
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By Mac Cordell 
August 21, 2018
A property owner is asking for help finding an appropriate use for land that has served as a maple syrup facility, Christmas tree farm and even an area for cults to sacrifice animals. Allen Shepherd w...
Walk and talk
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By Mac Cordell 
August 21, 2018
School and law enforcement officials are asking drivers to be prepared for students on the sidewalks and crossing county streets and roads. Above Tiffany Yurkovich with Marysville School District, sto...
Library hosts comic con
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By Will Channell 
August 20, 2018
Many children and adults gathered at the Marysville Public Library for its third annual Mini Con, or the “Marysville Comic Con,” Saturday. At the event, residents enjoyed a morning and afternoon of re...
Prescription scheme unravelled by pharmacists
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By Mac Cordell 
August 20, 2018
ANNA M. MARTIN The attentiveness of a local pharmacist has led to a woman’s arrest on drug charges. Anna M. Martin, 42, of 1510 Fox Fire Dr., Marysville, was arrested earlier this week, charged with d...
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By From JT Staff Reports 
August 20, 2018
Editor’s note: Union County Community Concert Association board member Florence Allen provided the following information. ––– The Union County Community Concert Association is bringing a variety of lo...
Holy water?
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By Will Channell 
August 20, 2018
Rev. Jeffrey A. Schooley of the First Presbyterian Church of Marysville is dunked into the water after Cole Tomlin, of Delaware, hits a target on the dunk tank at this weekend’s Friday Nights Uptown e...
Not your typical summer camp: Local teen trains like an astronaut
Education, News
By Jacob Runnels 
August 20, 2018
When Stella Abel, left, graduated from space camp recently, she got the opportunity to meet astronaut Mike Foreman, center, and shake his hand, along with crew trainer Sarena Blanco. Abel attended the...
Library to host comic con event
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By Jacob Runnels 
August 17, 2018
The third annual Marysville Mini Con is ready to kick off this weekend. The convention, also known by its nickname as the “Marysville Comic-Con,” is held each year at the Marysville Public Library. It...
One injured in crash
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By Will Channell 
August 17, 2018
Police responded to an injury crash Thursday at 3:08 p.m. at the intersection of Sixth and Walnut streets. According to an unfinished report, the crash involved a Nissan vehicle of unspecified model t...
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By Will Channell 
August 17, 2018
The Triad Local School District is making preparations for the new school year, including new ways of keeping an eye on potential intruders and students. Technology Director Ryan Thompson told the boa...
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By Jacob Runnels 
August 16, 2018
The Union County Health Department (UCHD) is making steady progress with its building renovation plans. After a meeting Wednesday morning, the board of health approved of a budget total for the UCHD’s...
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By From JT Staff Reports 
August 16, 2018
The City of Marysville Municipal Pool has seen an increase in attendance since last year and is hoping to carry this success through the end of the season. The pool has had an average of 325 daily att...
Golf charity event held
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By From JT Staff Reports 
August 15, 2018
The Tee It Up golf team raised $12,760 for the Central Ohio Alzheimer’s Association recently. This group of golfers also participated in a walk. Pictured are, left to right, front row, Paula Scheidere...
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By Mac Cordell 
August 15, 2018
A local man could be facing as many as three years in prison following a hit and run crash in Marysville. The Union County Grand Jury has charged Angelo Dominic Tocci, 42, of 16525 Martin Welch Road, ...
It’s back-to-school time
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By Will Channell 
August 15, 2018
Second-grader Noah Conrad puts his backpack away this morning at Northwood Elementary as his mother, Tammy, prepares to say goodbye on his first day of school. Marysville schools have a staggered star...
N.L. partners with Champaign County for economic development
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By Jacob Runnels 
August 15, 2018
The village of North Lewisburg has a new economic development partner. At a meeting Tuesday night, the village council was greeted by Marcia Bailey, the economic development director for the Champaign...
Grant will help area fight opioids
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By Mac Cordell 
August 15, 2018
A local program to help addicts and those suffering with mental health issues is receiving federal assistance. The Alcohol, Drug, and Mental Health (ADAMH) board for Union County was recently awarded ...
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By Sherryl Sheets of the Richwood Gazette 
August 14, 2018
Richwood Mayor Scott Jerew told members of Richwood Village Council Monday night that Von Beal has resigned from his council seat. Beal’s unexpired term ends Dec. 31, 2021. Council will be accepting r...
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By Jacob Runnels 
August 14, 2018
The Village of Milford Center is poised to purchase a new meeting hall. At a meeting Monday night, Milford Center village officials approved the recommendation to purchase the VFW Building #4599 on 15...
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By Jacob Runnels 
August 14, 2018
Jonathan Alder officials are proposing a new way to tackle student education intervention. At a board of education meeting Monday night, district officials heard a proposal from Jonathan Alder High Sc...
Honda films video uptown
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By Will Channell 
August 14, 2018
A film crew working for Honda shoots video at the intersection of Fifth and Main streets Monday evening. According to Marysville officials, crews were filming until early this morning for a video that...
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By Mac Cordell 
August 14, 2018
Plain City has rejected a proposal to bring more than 100 apartments to the village. At Monday night’s village council meeting, the body voted 4-2 to reject a rezoning request by Champion Apartments. ...
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By Will Channell 
August 14, 2018
After nearly a year and a half after purchasing more than 200 acres for Innovation Park, Marysville City Council members have some concerns about progress at the site. At Monday’s council meeting, cou...